There’s no denying that graphene is a wonderful material —strong, flexible, and highly conductive—but it’s taking a long time to become a commercial reality. Now, scientists working with a material called cadmium arsenide believe it offers many of the same benefits—but could actually be far easier to use in the real world. Read more…
View original post here:
Cadmium Arsenide: A 3D Alternative to Graphene That’s Way More Useful
A rat’s nest of cables at the back of a desk is truly the sign of the gadget-obsessed. But Intel plans to end all that, and soon: it wants your desk—hell, your entire digital life—to be completely wireless by 2016. Read more…
Google Drive is reportedly down with frequent error messages and long load times. We’re looking into it — have you experienced any issues? (Update: it’s back!) Read more…
After touring a museum, what do you think is the best gift shop souvenir to commemorate your visit? A post card? A magnet? The online gift shop for the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark, has got something far more appropriate: an actual viking boat to stage your own conquests. Read more…